August Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop #45

Posted on August 14, 2022 by sharon

Welcome to our August Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop #45. You may have joined me from Meighans’ Blog or you may be starting right here. Either way, welcome to our blog hop.

This months Blog Hop is a Colour Challenge. The Colours we’re using this month is Real Red, Tahitian Tide and Crushed Curry. When I first saw these colours I was thinking, sure this will be easy. Then when I started playing I had a couple of second thoughts but when I got into the swing of creating 4 cards came out in very quick succession.

I chose to use the Kindest Gnomes Stamp set and this made my creating quite simple. I went to one of my favourite techniques, Masking and decided to use Stampin’ Up!’s masking paper. This stuff is brilliant! Using blending brushes I created 2 cards with the masking technique and then another card with just the brushes onto Basic White card. My last card I chose to use strips of each colour as a background and added in some Basic Gray as my neutral. I did cheat a little and added in Smoky Slate as a second neutral.

My Cards – August Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop #45

The masking technique using Stampin' Up's Masking paper and Real Red, Tahitian Tide and Crushed Curry

The Stampin' Upcolour Real Red, Tahitian Tide and Crushed Curry to create these cute gnome cards.

Keep hopping along in our Blog Hop and head on over to Amanda’s Blog to see her amazing creativity by clicking on the “Next Blog” Button or clicking on her name.

Product List

159616 $42.00	159615 $21.00	159625 $54.00	152813 $14.00
104430 $7.50	141337 $7.00	103287 $7.00	106578 $16.25
147084 $14.00	154899 $15.75	159262 $16.25	159210 $14.00
159221 $15.75	159211 $7.00	131158 $7.00	131288 $16.25
147087 $14.00	153611 $21.75	155480 $12.25	159183 $53.00
154904 $15.75	158146 $12.25	149165 $14.00	121689 $16.25
159230 $15.25	159228 $18.00

Sunny Splash

Posted on August 12, 2022 by sharon

Today on my Facebook Live I was creating with the Sunny Splash stamp set by Stampin’ Up! This stamp set was not on my wishlist at all till about 2 weeks ago. I saw a number of projects that people had made and thought, yes it is a cute set, maybe I should add it to my order, so I did.

I received the stamp set just yesterday and I an say I love it. It is so cute and adds a bit of whimsy and who doesn’t love whimsy? The weather outside today is overcast and not so pleasant so what better set to use than one that is for summer?

I am loving this Sunny Splash Stamp Set by Stampin’ Up!

The Sunny Splash stamp set by Stampin' Up! can be used in so many different ways. I love the bright colours I have used.

I did some quick searching for what others had created using this stamp set and I found a few that I was just drawn to. A couple of these cards were original designs by Songofmyheartstampers.com. Another of the cards was created by Nancy Stamps and the final card I took inspiration from Notes from Patience.

You can check out my really quick video at this link

Product List

158784 $37.00	159230 $15.25	159228 $18.00	157981 $17.50
159195 $27.00	159186 $14.00	159205 $16.75	161108 $63.00
159253 $21.00	147042 $15.00	110755 $7.00	104430 $7.50

Flowering Rain Boots

Posted on June 17, 2022 by sharon

Every Friday I do a Facebook Live on my business Facebook Page. Today was no exception and I chose to Showcase the Flowering Rain Boots Stamp Set and coordinating Rain Boots Dies.

Both of the these are on the Last Chance Product list till the end of June 2022. I had a bit of a search online to see what others had created and took inspiration from a few projects and came up with these 4 cards. The current 2022-2024 In Colors are really my favourite inks to use right now and I chose to use them in these projects with the Flowering Rain Boots stamps.

I created 4 cards and have stepped up each card as I went. Simple cards are a favourite because it means you can create them at home with minimal supplies. My first and second cards are very simple. The last two cards have used the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine to cut out elements and to emboss the background.

Cards

I have created two videos this week. The first one is my Friday Facebook Live where I chat through what I am creating. The second video is a short sped up version of the video. I recorded the short one simultaneously via my phone so I could edit it quickly.

Which version of video do you prefer to watch?

Videos – Long and Short

Product List

Flowering Rain Boots Bundle [157691] $87.25	Flowering Rain Boots Photopolymer Stamp Set [157689] $41.00	Rain Boots Dies [157690] $56.00	Tahitian Tide Classic Stampin' Pad [159210] $14.00
Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad [159216] $14.00	Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin' Pad [159214] $14.00	Parakeet Party Classic Stampin' Pad [159208] $14.00	Starry Sky Classic Stampin' Pad [159212] $14.00
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [147113] $14.00	Basic White Note Cards & Envelopes [159232] $12.25	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] $18.00	Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder [149643] $17.50
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $218.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $7.50	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $7.00	Paper Snips [103579] $19.25
Paper Trimmer [152392] $44.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $14.00

May Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop #42

Posted on May 14, 2022 by sharon

Welcome to our May Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop #42. You may have joined me from Marelle’s Blog or are you starting right here? Either way, welcome. There are 7 of us hopping along this month so you’re in for a great hop.

This months Blog Hop is a colour challenge and this challenge really got me. The new In Colors are absolutely stunning and I love love love them. However, mixing one of the colours with Petal Pink & Soft Sea Foam really was a challenge for me. I chose to use the Bottled Happiness stamp set for my card, and I love this stamp set and has a lot of versatility.

Using the Tea Boutique cards and envelopes as my card base has helped to make my creativity easier on this challenge. Adding in some Gray Granite card as a frame under the stamped image to lift the layer. I used the two greens as the bottle and really happy with how it turned out adding the parakeet party as the shading on the bottle.

My Card

Will you try your hand at our May Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop #42 challenge and see how you go? If you do, I’d love to see your project.

You can continue to hop along with us at the links below or by clicking on the “Next” link to go to Elizabeth’s page. If you get lost you can come back here and click on the next link to keep you going.

Nikki
Kylie
Melissa
Marelle
Sharon – You are here
Elizabeth
Meighan

Product List

159208 $14.00	147108 $14.00	147102 $14.00	158684 $41.00
159270 $17.50	159228 $18.00	147008 $16.25	158130 $13.00
104430 $7.50	152813 $14.00	118485 $15.75	118486 $13.25
152392 $44.00

2022-2024 In Color Products by Stampin’ Up!

Posted on May 3, 2022 by sharon

The new 2022-2024 In Color Products by Stampin’ Up! are here! Get to know our new In Colors with products from the 2022-2023 Annual Catalogue.

Stampin’ Up! have created a video showcasing all the new In Colors.

I have added some of the gorgeous products below. I just know that you will absolutely love these colours. And if you do love these as much as me, then you may want to consider purchasing the starter kit and you’ll get an additional $116.50 FREE of 2022–2024 In Color products which include In Color Grid Paper, In Color Ink Pad Collection, In Color A4 Cardstock, and In Color 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm) Designer Series Paper Assortments.

Product List

159216 $14.00	159224 $15.75	159266 $16.25	159200 $15.75	160012 $30.00
159208 $14.00	159220 $15.75	159260 $16.25	159196 $15.75	160011 $30.00
159212 $14.00	159222 $15.75	159264 $16.25	159198 $15.75	160010 $30.00
159210 $14.00	159221 $15.75	159262 $16.25	159197 $15.75	160013 $30.00
159214 $14.00	159223 $15.75	159265 $16.25	159199 $15.75	160014 $30.00
159219 $26.25	159186 $14.00	159246 $21.00	159195 $27.00	160009 $15.75

November Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop #36

Posted on November 14, 2021 by sharon

Welcome to the November Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop #36. This month’s blog hop is a layout challenge. You may have arrived here from Melissa’s Blog or you may have started here. You will be able to continue to the blog hop by clicking on any of the links below or by clicking on the Next button which will take you to the next blog.

This week has been a fairly busy week. I had my ProCRAFTinators Retreat last weekend and this weekend I have had Stampin’ Up!’s OnStage@Home event. So I really had very limited time to get the creative juices flowing. Having the challenge be a Layout meant I didn’t need to think of a design but did need to choose some products to use. I went with the early release Eden’s Garden Suite. This includes the Stamps and Dies and the limited release products of the cotton paper, designer series paper and the gems. If you love these papers and gems as much as I do, then you will want to get your hands on them quick smart as these are only while supplies last.

My card came together really quickly while I was in a break from OnStage@Home. I wanted to show off this suite and have a good play with it as I haven’t had too much time to just create for the sake of creating. On the white piece I have used my paper snips to rough up the edges around and repeated this process for the evening evergreen layer. To finish off the card I have use the gorgeous Garden Gems to help bring out the gold foil that is on the DSP.

My Card Design

In the first image below you can see the texture I created using the cotton paper where I using liquid glue and scrunch up the cotton paper and then layer onto the card front to get the crinkle look. The second image you can see that I have stamped the insert inside the card. I have also layered the white onto a piece of Evening Evergreen card stock to add extra details. On the envelope I have used the Designer Series Paper to decorate the back flap and I have stamped on the front as well.

Do you want to get your hands on all of these products before they are gone? Then click on this link to add as many of these products to your cart right now and place your order!

Product List

Eden's Garden Collection (English) [160849] $144.00	Eden's Garden Bundle (English) [157832] $91.75	Ever Eden 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cotton Paper [159997] $14.00	Ever Eden 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [159996] $26.00	Eden Dies [157831] $61.00
Eden's Garden Cling Stamp Set (English) [157823] $41.00	Garden Gems [159277] $12.25	Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Pad [155778] $13.00	Soft Succulent A4 Cardstock [155777] $15.25	Evening Evergreen A4 Cardstock [155575] $15.25
Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad [155576] $13.00	Basic White C6 Envelopes [159235] $13.00	Basic White A4 Cardstock [159228] $17.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $7.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $14.00	Paper Snips [103579] $17.00	Take Your Pick [144107] $17.00	Paper Trimmer [152392] $44.00

August Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop #33

Posted on August 14, 2021 by sharon

Welcome to the August Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop #33. You may have joined me from Elizabeth’s Blog or you may have started here. This month’s Blog Hop is a colour challenge. Initially I didn’t have any idea what I was going to create but after playing with a Sale-a-bration stamp set today, the card came together really quickly. The new Sale-a-bration Stamp set “Textures & Frames” which you can earn for FREE with a $90 purchase. I paired this set with the “Enjoy the Moment” stamp set from the Annual Catalogue.

We needed to use 3 of the new In Colors from the Annual Catalogue, Pale Papaya, Soft Succulent & Evening Evergreen. I chose to use the Tuxedo Black ink for the seed pod. Layering it onto a piece of Evening Evergreen and then onto a piece of Whisper White Thick card stock.

You can continue on the August Stampers Anonymous Blog Hop #33 by clicking on any of the links below. Marelle is the next stop along the way. If you get lost along the way just come back here and click on any of the other links.

Product List

Enjoy The Moment Cling Stamp Set [154452] $40.00	Textures & Frames Photopolymer Stamp Set [156616] $0.00	Whisper White A4 Card Stock [106549] $17.00	Whisper White A4 Thick Cardstock [140490] $14.25
Evening Evergreen A4 Cardstock [155575] $15.25	Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad [155576] $13.00	Pale Papaya Classic Stampin' Pad [155670] $13.00	Soft Succulent Classic Stampin' Pad [155778] $13.00
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $10.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220] $8.75	Paper Trimmer [152392] $44.00	Stampin' Seal [152813] $14.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $6.00	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] $7.00